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The Y Central South Island (the YMCA) has officially opened its new premises on 410 Colombo Street, marking a strategic…

On 11 April 2026, the mud will be flying for a cause as The Y Central South Island and the…

The Y Central South Island has officially entered a new chapter of commitment to the Waitaki district, marked by the…

Y Education New Zealand is proud to announce the inaugural success of the Y Education Learner Pathway Grant, a dedicated…

At the Y Central South Island, we often talk about “investing in the next generation.” It’s a phrase that sits…

The Y Central South Island supported by Welcoming Communities through the Timaru District has recently run an 8-week empowerment course…

 The Y (YMCA Central South Island) is excited to announce a significant reinvestment in the Oamaru community, expanding its local…

The young people of Twizel and their families are set to benefit from continued, dedicated support as The Y Central…

Refugee Settlement Services and the Y Central South Island have partnered together for the third school holiday period in September…

The Y North Otago is more than just a training provider; we are setting our learners on a pathway for…

The New Zealand Government’s push to reduce benefit dependency, including initiatives that tighten eligibility for young job seekers, highlights a…

Y Education is delighted to have been the recipient of two tertiary education awards at the prestigious national Independent Tertiary…

Finding a job in good economic times for an experienced employee can be a hard enough task, but in the…

Aotearoa’s rangatahi – our young people – are the future, brimming with potential and aspiration. Yet, many face significant aukati…

Volunteer Month in Aotearoa is celebrated in June and the spirit of “mahi aroha” – working with compassion and for…

The government are investigating introducing a Bill to Parliament which will ban under 16s from social media, but with the…

New Zealand has made incredible progress in reducing youth smoking rates over the past decade. But as one fire dwindles,…

When Destiny Church members decided to stage their recent protests against an Auckland Pride children’s drag queen story time event,…

Young people today are more aware of the downsides of excessive screen time than many might think. Recent findings, including…

It’s that time of year again – NCEA exams are looming, and taiohi across the Central South Island are hunkering…

There will soon be opportunities for young people in Twizel to take part in after school youth and community development…

The Y Central South Island is on a powerful bicultural journey, and it’s one that we’re excited to be taking…

The Y Central South Island today released the results report from Youth Survey 2024, which aims to take the pulse…

Government funding cuts have sent ripples of concern across the non-profit and social sector, and the communities of Timaru, Ashburton…